Fall River church to host a free community day at Griffin Park

With summer officially starting to warm up, what better way to enjoy it than being outside with friends and family? The Fall River community will soon be blessed with a day of fun and entertainment for free at Griffin Park, at the corner of Branch and Fourth streets, on Saturday, courtesy of the Redemption Fellowship of Fall River.

With summer officially starting to warm up, what better way to enjoy it than being outside with friends and family? The Fall River community will soon be blessed with a day of fun and entertainment for free at Griffin Park, at the corner of Branch and Fourth streets, on Saturday, courtesy of the Redemption Fellowship of Fall River.

This community day will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and includes free food, such as hot dogs and hamburgers, a free concert, and fun for all ages. Young children can let loose and have a good time with bouncy houses and face painting, while older guests can enjoy the cookout, music and BMX bicycle stunts performed by Craig Wright.

For those ages 14 and older, there will be a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and a three-point shooting contest, with cash prizes for the victors. The entry fee of $5 per person.

The first place prize for the 3-on-3 tournament is $300, the second place prize is $150, and the winner of the shooting contest is rewarded with $75. Signups are the day of the event and at the park.

Performers at the concert will include Christian rappers, such as Jovan Mackenzy, Gee Wizz, Diligent, and Disciple, as well as the Christian rock group returning from last year’s community day, 33 Lights.

The Rev. Tom Cabral founded the Redemption Fellowship with the goal of bringing religion to one of the least evangelized places in the United States. With so many diverse cultures in the area, the chance to form a common bond is given.

“Redemption Fellowship has a desire to be a New Testament church that fulfills the two great commandments, loving God and our neighbor,” Cabral said.

This will be the second community day organized by the group.

They’ve also offered hayrides to city residents, bringing horses and carriages into the city to give people rides through the streets. Family movie nights, coffee houses, pizza days and periodic trips to the park to share food with neighbors are all part of the norm as well.

Last summer, also in Griffin Park, the church organized a free basketball camp for kids who can’t afford or are unable to attend camps outside of their area.

“We desire as a church to be an instrument that God uses to reveal himself and to bless the city,” Cabral said.

With the goal of helping people one at a time, Cabral and his church hope to change the hearts of not just the community and the city, but the whole region.